Peter G. Moller

Peter Glenn Moller, 79, formerly of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away May 29, 2022 in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Peter was born November 7, 1942 in Saint Louis, Missouri to Glenn Loren and Elizabeth Anne (Jarvis) Moller. He grew up in the St. Louis area and was an active member in the United Church of Christ.

Peter graduated from Colorado State University in 1965 and joined the Peace Corps the following year. He worked with the Peruvian National Forest Service for two years and became fluent in Spanish. He later earned his Masters Degree in Forestry from Syracuse University of New York in 1971, where he met his beloved wife of 50 years, Sharon Chickering.

Peter and Sharon were married in Hinesburg, Vermont on September 4, 1971. Shortly after, they became missionaries with the United Methodist Church and served in Chile from 1972-1975. Their daughter, Pilar, was born in Chile.

Peter later became a Professor of Environmental Technology at the Colorado Mountain College, in Leadville, Colorado, where daughter, Felicia was born. Peter was a member of several environmental groups, and enjoyed an active outdoor life in the mountains. After 35 years in Colorado, Peter and Sharon retired to Traverse City, Michigan, where they fulfilled a life-long dream of building a green-energy home. Peter was also an active member of groups like Habitat for Humanity, the Episcopal Peace Fellowship, and Veterans for Peace.

Peter is survived by his wife Sharon, daughter Felicia (David Inglis), and two grandsons, Zachary and Nathan. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Tom and Glenn, Jr., and daughter Pilar.

A Memorial Service will be held June 25 at 11:00 a.m. at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 305 6th St, Traverse City, MI. Reception to follow.

Memorials: Donations may be made in Peter’s honor to Veterans for Peace, Chapter 50, P.O. Box 1421, Traverse City, MI 49685.